Embedded Software Engineer – Entry Level
General Dynamics Mission Systems20 hours ago
Salt Lake City, UT, USA or Boise, ID, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$78k - $86k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy secure system solutions for military applications.
- Contribute to novel CPU designs, crypto cores, purpose-built system-on-chip architectures, and hardened operating systems.
- Design, debug, test, and document technical solutions as part of a cross-functional hardware and software team.
- Apply software engineering concepts and development processes in a collaborative, security-focused environment.
- Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Engineering, Science, or Math.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain access to classified information are required.
- A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at the time of hire.
- Preferred coursework or project experience includes embedded C/C++, RTOS, digital logic, Verilog/SystemVerilog, FPGA development, or ASIC design flow.
- Hands-on problem-solving experience through personal, academic, internship, lab, or open-source work is preferred.
- Strong understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, theories, and software development processes is preferred.
- Agile experience, ability to learn quickly, handle increasing responsibility, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively are preferred.
Benefits
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- Research-oriented work with award-winning teams developing solutions for national security.
- Flexible schedules, including an optional every-other-Friday-off 9/80 schedule.
- Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare, wellness programs, and employee resource and social groups.
- Ideally fully on-site in Boise or Salt Lake City while learning, with some flexible arrangements available at the manager's discretion.
About General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and manufactures secure communications, C4ISR, cyber defense, and maritime/underwater systems used across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. It sells integrated hardware and software to U.S. and allied defense and intelligence agencies under government contracts and long-term programs. The company is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, and operates as a business unit of General Dynamics.